Posted By: earthmover
lookin to get a glide - 12/20/11 04:11 AM
my buddy is looking to get a glide for his 620 and would like the 1.80 gears and a t/b who do you guys like to use for trans builds..he is looking to make 1000hp and be in a light weight car..thanks mike
Posted By: keelsracing
Re: lookin to get a glide - 12/20/11 04:34 AM
get an ati superglide will love that you did but atthe very least get an aftermarket case with a two piece bell-housing so much easyer
Posted By: earthmover
Re: lookin to get a glide - 12/20/11 05:16 AM
he has the j w bell and stuff. just want to see who to get the trans from or done at..thanks mike
Posted By: Al_Alguire
Re: lookin to get a glide - 12/20/11 05:20 AM
Dont ask me we just broke number three
I guess it is time to bite the bullet and go to one of those gurus cause it seems obvious we dont have a clue what we are doing at this point.
Posted By: afxcoronet
Re: lookin to get a glide - 12/20/11 05:41 AM
Contact Steve Oldani at
http://oldanimotorsports.20megsfree.com/ He has done mine and several friends, very happy with them...He goes by Transman on Drag Race Results.
Curtis
Posted By: Al_Alguire
Re: lookin to get a glide - 12/20/11 05:50 AM
Curtis,I have been trying to get ahold of hime. We have swapped a few emails but so far nothing. Need to spend money before the end of the year for the tax man.
If I do not hear back soon looking like Abruzzi will get my $$$
Mikes..
And he's only 2 hours from you.
Chris..
Posted By: Al_Alguire
Re: lookin to get a glide - 12/20/11 05:58 AM
He charges California prices though...I keep saying I should do it myself but I'm obviously missing something. 3 glides in 300 passes all with broken planetaries. Maybe I should just step up and buy better part
Posted By: Mopar_racer_99
Re: lookin to get a glide - 12/20/11 09:47 AM
For a glide give Sid Neal a call in snellville Ga,1-678-344-5041. he builds most of the turbo cars,mine is 4 years and going strong. John
Posted By: tboomer
Re: lookin to get a glide - 12/20/11 01:28 PM
Steve Oldani is the man! Just about anyone in this area who runs a glide had it built by him...He is also a nice guy!
Posted By: MegaDart
Re: lookin to get a glide - 12/20/11 02:40 PM
Try to find a good builder close to home. Shipping costs are very high. Marco Abruzzi is my first choice.
Posted By: joshking440
Re: lookin to get a glide - 12/20/11 02:59 PM
www.fastesttransmissions.comDave Klaput
Best on the business
I've seen top caliber racers destroy a rossler in Georgia every 2 passes bolt in one of Dave's and not break a thing
Kevin Fiscus put 67 passes on his Trans, took it out and it was still in great shape
That car makes 3000hp and weighs 3300 lbs.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: lookin to get a glide - 12/20/11 03:13 PM
I dont think he will need the lower first gear in
a light car... the 1.76 should be fine
Posted By: Dabee
Re: lookin to get a glide - 12/20/11 03:27 PM
I build my own PGs. Get a copy of Carl Monroe’s Powerglide Handbook, follow what he recommends, and use good parts. I agree with Mike you shouldn’t need the 1.80 gear in a light car. The key to making a PG work with your engine/car combination is getting the right convertor.
Posted By: earthmover
Re: lookin to get a glide - 12/21/11 03:47 PM
hey guys can some one tell my why the 1.76 gear would be better for the lite car...would it be more cons. or better of the line ..just asking to learn something here....also i think the car will come in about 23/2400 lbs
Posted By: Dabee
Re: lookin to get a glide - 12/21/11 05:12 PM
3000 lb car with PG, 1.76 gear and 5400 rpm stall. You really don't want or need the 1.80 in a 2400 lb car.
the straight cut must be stronger, takes a lot of power to need to back down low gear.
